Project Scope:  ITEES implemented a TVET Master Trainers Pedagogy Programme (MTPP) to enhance the pedagogical competence of vocational teachers, equipping them with relevant pedagogical knowledge and skills.  The MTPP was implemented in two stages where Stage 1 was conducted in Thailand and Stage 2 was conducted in Singapore.

Stage 1 – 1 week in Thailand

Stage 1 aimed to equip the Master Trainers with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver theory and practical lessons that promote greater student engagement.

Practicum – 9 weeks in Thailand

Upon completion of Stage 1 training, the Master Trainers did a practicum where they conducted at least 2 sessions of student-centred learning lessons at their own institutions, applying the knowledge and skills acquired.

Stage 2 – 2 weeks in Singapore

Stage 2 covered 2 modules which equipped with the knowledge and skills in identifying the various professional competences of skills training (Technical, Methodological, Sociological & Personal Competences) and adopt student-centred learning strategies to promote integrated and authentic learning of these professional competences.

Impact & Outcome: In Aug 2017, ITEES completed 3 runs of MTPP for a total of 90 trainers who in turn trained another 395 trainers through a series of Post-Training Sharing Workshops held in Thailand. These workshops cascaded the learning to benefit other participants who did not attend the programme conducted by ITEES. Through this capability development programme, OVEC trainers made significant improvements in TVET delivery, developed new instructional resources and adopted effective pedagogic skills in engaging students.

The programme was co-funded by Temasek Foundation, Singapore.